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In This Issue PG 1: Theft Prevention

PG 2: Identity Theft

Prevention

PG 3: S.A.F.E. at SIU /

Bait Bike Program

PG 4: Managing Stress

Associated with

COVID-19

SIU Campus Resources

SIU Police

618-453-3771

Parking Division

618-453-5369

Counseling Center

618-453-5371

Wellness Center

618-536-4441

Student Health Services

618-453-3311

Night Safety Transit

618-453-2212

Carbondale Resources

Carbondale Police

618-457-3200

Women’s Center

618-529-2324

Memorial Hospital

618-549-0721

The

Saluki Watch Dawg September 2020 Vol. 7 Issue 6 SIU Department of Public Safety

The following information are tips to avoid theft and increase personal safety. If you

have been a victim of theft or any crime please contact the SIU Police immediately at

(618) 453-3771 to make a report. Commonly stolen items are cell phones, tablets, com-

puters, gaming systems, textbooks, credit cards, and wallets.

REMEMBER...

DO NOT prop open the door to your room.

DO NOT let strangers enter the residence hall.

If someone knocks on your door, find out who it is before you answer.

LOCK your door when you leave, are asleep, alone even it if is only for a few minutes.

Keep the bathroom door closed and locked in suite style residence halls.

LOCK your windows and keep your curtains or blinds closed.

NEVER give out a neighbor’s personal information.

DO NOT leave messages on your door concerning your whereabouts.

DO NOT attach your name or address to your keys. Keep your room keys separate

from your car keys.

Report any lost or stolen items IMMEDIATELY.

DO NOT leave property unattended.

Mark your valuables with a number or identification unique to you using an engraving

pen.

Record the SERIAL NUMBERS of your property and retain the list in a safe place. Use

this form to record this information.

Open a savings, checking, or Debit Dawg account instead of keeping cash in your

room.

Keep your credit cards, bills, receipts, checkbooks, and important documents and num-

bers out of sight and secure.

SIU Department of Public Safety 1175 S. Washington St, Carbondale, IL police.siu.edu 618-453-DPS1

Services Provided

Crime Prevention & Programs

Report Suspicious Activity

Campus Emergency

Response Guide

Night Safety Transit

Campus Map

Parking Map

Daily Crime Log

FOIA Request Form

SIU Campus Crime Report

Safety Awareness Facts and Educations IT CAN HAPPEN TO YOU!

WHAT DO THEY STEAL?

- Name

- Address

- Date of Birth

- Social Security Number

- Driver’s License Number

- Bank Account Numbers

- Credit Card Numbers

- Passwords

- Cell Phones

HOW DO THEY GET IT?

- Purses or wallets

- Go through your mail

- Go through your garbage

- Buy or steal information from stores, restaurants, hotels, or banks

- Insecure internet sites

- Scam phone calls or emails

WHAT DO THEY DO WITH IT?

- Open new bank accounts or credit cards in your name

- Charge purchases to your credit line

- Obtain loans: personal, auto, home, etc.

- Change mailing addresses for existing accounts and use them without your knowledge

EMPTY YOUR BANK ACCOUNT AND RUIN YOUR CREDIT

-To learn how to guard yourself from Identity

Theft click here.

- Think you have been a victim of Identity

Theft, click here.

Sept. Comic Strip

It’s a fact: The Saluki Watch Dawg SIU Department of Public Safety

Identity Theft—Don’t Be a Victim

Identity Theft continues to be one of the fastest growing crimes in the United

States. Identity Theft occurs when someone steals your personal information and uses it

without your permission. It’s a serious crime that can affect your finances, credit history,

and reputation. Restoring your identity can take time, money, and patience to resolve.

This site provides information about Identity Theft, ways to guard against Identity Theft,

and what to do if you become a victim of Identity Theft.

Check us out on Facebook and “like” our Southern Illinois University—Carbondale

Police Department Facebook page. You can also follow us on Twitter at SIUC_Police.

Facebook.com/siuc.dps twitter.com/SIUC_Police

SIU Department of Public Safety 1175 S. Washington St, Carbondale, IL police.siu.edu 618-453-DPS1

It’s a fact: some students (both over and under 21) will drink this year.

Whether you are one of those students or not, remember if you are drunk and alone, you could be an easy target. To ensure

The Saluki Watch Dawg SIU Department of Public Safety

Additional Resources

Office of Equity and Compliance

618-453-4807

Dean of Students

618-453-2461

Student Rights and Responsibilities

618-536-2338

Saluki Cares

618-536-2338

Salukis on Your Side

618-453-3311

Veteran Services

618-453-1335

The Clinical Center

618-453-2361

Meet An Officer

Officer Marzine Rafe

Safety, Awareness,

Facts and Education

The S.A.F.E website was created as a

resource for students, faculty, staff and

visitors that contains information

about campus resources, crime report-

ing, crime prevention, and safety. The

SIU Campus Crime Report, Clery and

Violence Against Women Act reporting is also available on this website. Ad-

ditional information is available on the university reporting structure for in-

cidents related to sexual violence, domestic and dating violence, stalking and

sexual harassment.

Newsletter ideas or topics

If you have a topic or idea you would like us to consider for a future news-

letter please email the idea to Sgt. Allan Willmore at allanw@dps.siu.edu.

Questions submitted may also be featured in future newsletters. The person

submitting the question will not be identified.

Can You Tell Which One Of These Bicycles Is A Bait Bike?

In an effort to stop bicycle theft from occurring on the campus of SIU, the

Department of Public Safety started the Bait Bike program in 2016 and con-

tinues this program to this day. Officers place and monitor “bait bikes”

around campus. These bikes are connected to the department via technolo-

gy that is monitored at all times. Those caught taking a bicycle that does

not belong to them may face criminal prosecution and be held accountable.

under the student conduct code.

Follow these tips to avoid be-

coming a victim of Bike Theft:

Register your bike

Get a lock (or two)

Use a U or D-type bike lock

Do not use cable locks

Lock your bike to bike rack

SIU Department of Public Safety 1175 S. Washington St, Carbondale, IL police.siu.edu 618-453-DPS1

It’s a fact: some students (both over and under 21) will drink this year.

Whether you are one of those students or not, remember if you are drunk and alone, you could be an easy target. To ensure

The Saluki Watch Dawg SIU Department of Public Safety

Please “like” our Southern

Illinois University- Car-

bondale Department Face-

book page. You can also

follow us on Twitter at

SIUC_Police. We provide

information regarding lo-

cal events, safety tips and

press releases for major

incidents. You can also

send us your questions

through private messages

and tips on any recent

crimes that have taken

place.

Facebook.com/siuc.dps

Twitter @SIUC_Police

Managing Stress Associated with the COVID-19 Outbreak

The COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak has the potential to increase stress

and anxiety, both because of the fear of catching the virus and also because

of uncertainty about how the outbreak will affect us socially and economi-

cally. There are practical steps you can take to improve your wellbeing.

Dealing with stress reactions caused by the COVID-19 virus outbreak can

improve your health, quality of life, and wellbeing. The following evidence-

informed principles have been shown to be related to better outcomes in

many adverse situations. There are key actions within each element that

might be especially helpful for those affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. It's

not necessary to have all elements in place but implementing some of the

following suggestions may help you deal with the stress caused by the

COVID-19 virus.

Reduce anxiety with healthy actions that make you feel safer. The Centers

for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other experts suggest the fol-

lowing good hygiene habits to limit the risk of infection:

Wash hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or

use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.

Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze.

Properly dispose of used tissues.

Cough or sneeze into your upper sleeve, arm, or elbow if you don't have

a tissue.

Clean your hands after coughing or sneezing.

Stay at home if you are sick.

Avoid contact with those who are sick.

Clean and disinfect objects or surfaces that may have come into contact

with germs.

Make plans for what will happen if someone in the home becomes ill or

if quarantine or shelter-in-place measures are ordered.

Read more about prevention on the CDC website.

Information from National Center for PTSD